AG Analyst Daily Market Pulse ( 06 AUGUST 2025)

Daily Market Research Report — 6th August 2025
By: CA Akash Garg, SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000011501)

Nifty 50 Analysis

  • Performance Today:
    Nifty closed at 24,574.20, down 75.35 points or -0.31%. Banks held steady while most other sectors, particularly IT, Pharma, and Realty, ended in the red. Overall, market sentiment was cautious following RBI’s policy announcement and continued US tariff headlines.

  • Highest Open Interest (OI):

    • Calls (CE): Highest OI near 24,700 strike suggests immediate resistance.

    • Puts (PE): Highest OI near 24,600 strike indicates key support region.

  • Put-Call Ratio (PCR):
    PCR for Nifty stands at about 0.72–0.75, reflecting moderately bearish sentiment.

  • Support & Resistance (Pivot Points):

      Level
    Pivot 24,990
    Support 1 (S1) 24,530
    Support 2 (S2) 24,375
    Resistance 1 (R1) 25,050
    Resistance 2 (R2) 25380

Bank Nifty Analysis

  • Performance Today:
    Bank Nifty closed at 55,411.15 up 50.90 points or -09%

  • Highest Open Interest (OI):

    • Calls (CE): Highest OI near 55,700 strike signals resistance.

    • Puts (PE): Highest OI near 55,000 strike forming the immediate supporting zone.

  • Put-Call Ratio (PCR):
    Bank Nifty PCR is at 0.77, which suggests neutral to slightly bearish trader sentiment.

  • Support & Resistance (Pivot Points):

      Level
    Pivot 55,700
    Support 1 (S1) 55,130
    Support 2 (S2) 54,400
    Resistance 1 (R1) 55,750
    Resistance 2 (R2) 56,400

Sector Performance

  • Best Performing Sector:
    Nifty PSU Bank index outperformed, closing in the green and showing relative strength despite broad-based selling pressure.

Top F&O Market Gainers

Stock Price Change (%)
ABFRL ₹76.78 +2.14%
Interglobe Aviation ₹5,903.00 +2.10%
HDFC Life Insurance ₹752.65 +1.92%
Jindal Stainless ₹735.60 +1.37%
Page Industries ₹46,280.00 +1.20%
Bank of India ₹111.93 +1.09%

Top F&O Market Losers

Stock Price Change (%)
Havells India ₹1,481.50 -1.42%
Cyient ₹1,190.90 -1.42%
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories ₹1,197.70 -1.41%
Crompton Greaves ₹318.70 -1.41%
Dabur India ₹520.25 -0.85%

Breaking Corporate News

  • Waaree Energies commenced commercial operations at its 1.80 GW solar module facility in Gujarat.

  • Indian Infotech & Software Ltd approved a ₹47 crore rights issue.

  • Hindustan Unilever reported Q1 FY26 profit growth of 6%, with earnings call and analyst meetings between August 4–6.

  • S P Apparels and EID Parry held board meetings for final dividend and quarterly results announcements.

Geopolitical & Macroeconomic News

  • US-India Trade Tensions: Fresh 25% tariffs announced by the US on select Indian exports exerted selling pressure on export-focused sectors. FIIs remained net sellers as risk sentiment waned.

  • RBI Policy: The Reserve Bank of India kept policy rates unchanged, projecting a cautious outlook for inflation and GDP growth, and noting continued global trade uncertainties due to tariff moves.

IPO Market Update 

  • NSDL’s Stellar Debut: NSDL shares listed at a 10% premium to their issue price and closed the day with gains of 17%, reflecting strong demand.

  • Sri Lotus Developers Surges: The stock opened nearly 19% above its issue price and continued to move higher after listing, highlighting robust investor response.

  • M&B Engineering Positive Listing: M&B Engineering also enjoyed a successful debut with positive price movement on its first trading day.

  • Upcoming IPOs Attract Attention: IPOs such as JSW Cement and Medistep Healthcare are set to open soon, drawing significant interest from market participants.

  • Strong Market Sentiment: Overall, the primary market remains vibrant, with strong listing gains and robust oversubscriptions indicating elevated investor appetite in new offerings.

 

Disclaimer:
This report is intended solely for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial advice. Investors are advised to consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.